National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989): Cast & Ratings
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 comedy directed by Jeremiah S Chechik, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Juliette Lewis. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $74.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Jeremiah S Chechik
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation About?
The premise of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A humorous look at one family’s chaotic Christmas celebrations. The patriarch, determined to create the perfect holiday, invites his extended family for a festive gathering. However, his well-intentioned plans are constantly thwarted by a series of mishaps, from a disastrous decorating scheme to unexpected guests and a mischievous dog. Amidst the mayhem, the family struggles to maintain their sanity while embracing the true spirit of the season.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- holiday
- christmas gathering
- christmas tree
- christmas movie
- national lampoon series
- sequel
- squirrel
- pantyhose
- family relationships
- cat
- skinny dipping
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- sexual fantasy
- concealed nudity
- christmas shopping
- christmas season
- chainsaw
- boss
- fantasy sequence
- christmas tree fire
- squirrel in a house
- swat team
- vacation
- slapstick comedy
- winter
- watching a home movie
- christmas comedy
- electrocute
- american culture
- xmas tree
- christmas bonus
- christmas eve
- family dinner
- reciting the pledge of allegience
- rottweiler
- christmas with family
- locked in an attic
- electrocution
- family gathering
- dysfunctional family
- christmas lights
- 1980s
- ripped pantyhose
- panties
- red swimsuit
- next door neighbor
- family vacation
- apple macintosh computer
- saleswoman
- shopping mall
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast
Chevy Chase leads the cast, with Beverly D'Angelo and Juliette Lewis. Directed by Jeremiah S Chechik.
- Director Jeremiah S Chechik
More from Jeremiah S Chechik
More films directed by Jeremiah S Chechik, best-rated first: Benny & Joon, The Right Kind of Wrong, American Meltdown and The Avengers.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Plot Summary
What happens in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this heartwarming yet chaotic holiday adventure, Clark Griswold, portrayed by Chevy Chase, is determined to craft an unforgettable Christmas for his beloved family, which includes his wife Ellen and their children Audrey and Rusty. Clark sets off on a picturesque journey into the countryside to find the perfect Christmas tree, ultimately choosing the largest one available. His enthusiasm leads him to uproot the tree, entirely overlooking the challenges of getting it home.
Full summary
The whole story of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, scene by scene
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Box Office
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation grossed $74.5 million worldwide. $74.5 million came from the US and Canada and $18,825 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$74.5M
- US & Canada
- $74.5M
- International
- $18.8K
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 5 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Clip Turkey Cutting
- Clip 4K Full Movie Preview
- Clip 25,000 Italian Twinkle Lights
- Clip Cousin Eddie Arrives
How Well Do You Know National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Clark Griswold determined to create for Christmas?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Also Known As
45 alternative titles, including “Hilfe, es Weihnachtet sehr” and “National Lampoon's Winter Holiday”.
- Also known as
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- Hilfe, es Weihnachtet sehr
- National Lampoon's Winter Holiday
- Christmas Vacation 1
- Різдвяний відпочинок
- National Lampoon's Schöne Bescherung
- National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
- Vacaciones de navidad
- Vacaciones de invierno
- Vacances de Nadal d'una boja família americana
- S.O.S. Ya es Navidad
- Le sapin a les boules
- Un Natale esplosivo
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- Hjelp, det er juleferie!
- National Lampoon's Vacation 3: Christmas Vacation
- National Lampoon Christmas Vacation
- Schöne Bescherung
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Un Natale esplosivo!
- Que Paródia de Natal
- W krzywym zwierciadle: Witaj
- Święty Mikołaju
- Рождественские каникулы
- Ett päron till farsa firar jul
- Fars fede juleferie
- Vánoční prázdniny
- Karácsonyi vakáció
- ¡Socorro! Ya es Navidad
- Різдвяні канікули
- Τα Χριστούγεννα του Τρελού Θηριοτροφείου
- Vianočné prázdniny
- Çılgın Aile Yılbaşı Tatilinde
- כיף של חופשה
- Un Crăciun de neuitat
- Férias Frustradas de Natal
- Коледна ваканция
- Le sapin a des boules
- Najluđi Božić
- Joulupuu on kärvennetty
- 크리스마스 대소동
- 疯狂圣诞假期
- Družinske božične počitnice
- Pöörane jõulupuhkus
- Kvaišų šeimynėlė švenčia Kalėdas
- ナショナル・ランプーン クリスマス・バケーション
- ร้อนนักก็พักร้อน ตอน คริสต์มาสอลเวง
- Vacances de Nadal d’una boja família americana
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The Christmas Chronicles 2018
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation released?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released on December 1, 1989.
Who directed National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was directed by Jeremiah S Chechik.
More films by Jeremiah S Chechik Who is in the cast of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Juliette Lewis.
How much did National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation make at the box office?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation grossed $74.5 million worldwide ($74.5 million domestic, $18,825 international).
How is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation rated?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has 49 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation have a post-credit scene?
No. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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